Caldwell
Long Live the King Maduro
Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Indonesian binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan and USA filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 52 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Caldwell
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Indonesian
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan and USA
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 52 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCaldwell Long Live the King Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro taste like?
Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro?
Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro made?
Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro use?
Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan and USA filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5¾ × 43), Belicoso (5½ × 52), Super Toro (6 × 54) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Caldwell Long Live the King Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Room101 Farce Maduro, Kristoff Pistoff Kristoff and La Galera Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.